![]() Its endurance and proportional harmony rendered it a de facto architectural influence for the last two thousand years of western building tradition. The refinement of form and the stylistic bravado bestowed upon the Greek temple establishes it as the architectural eye-candy of its time. Stoas were usually large elongated buildings with a shaded portico where merchants can set up a market, and citizens could assemble. ![]() The Olympic games were born in these stadiums, while wars and disputes among countries were put aside while the games were on. Athletic events were a great spectacle in antiquity and for many a peasant the only form of grand entertainment. Stadiums Athletic events provided the opportunity for all the city-states of Greece to gather and to strengthen their common bonds through competition.In addition to worship of a deity, many sanctuaries offered specialized services like healing, and oracular advice. They were places devoted to one or more deities that provided a concentrated space for worship and festivals. The Greek landscape and much of the Mediterranean coast is sprinkled with a plethora of sanctuaries. This is a collection of the most famous palaces from different eras: In Classical times and for the city-states that adopted a democratic government there was no need to build palaces for the leaders, but other Greek communities like the Macedonians who had a king, palaces remained in use until the Roman era. Palaces Best known to us are the palaces of Minoan Crete, the Mycenaean palaces of Peloponnese, and the Macedonian Palaces of northern Greece.The following is a collection of some famous mines and quarries: They provided valuable resources such as metals and marble. Mines and quarries provided the natural resources that fueled the economic success of ancient communities, just like they do today. ![]() The following are select ancient places with notable defensive works: Mycenae These works might include elaborate city walls, natural features, and strategies (like the development of a navy or buffer states). Just about every ancient Greek community of every era relied on some defensive works for their long-term survival. The following is a list of notable places of habitation: Akrotiri This is a collection of select ancient Greece living places, varying from large cities to simple homes, and from Stone Age to Roman times. Urban development and living spaces varied widely in form and character. ![]()
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